Appendix I
List of key questions raised in discussion document
Accreditation of those handling SGGs
1. Should there be a mandatory accreditation scheme for SGGs?
2. What substances should be covered?
a. Should it also include ODS?
3. What sectors of industry should require accreditation?
a. Should it be for all those who handle gas, or just supervisors?
b. Should it include the installation of sealed units, such as window air-conditioners and some heat pumps where emissions are unlikely?
4. Should there be one accreditation exam for all users, or should sectors be able to develop specific schemes?
5. Should a scheme test practical 'hands on' skills, or just theory?
6. Should a licence scheme require ownership of specific tools as is required in Australia?
Development of a Code of Practice
7. Should a code of practice in New Zealand be legally enforceable?
Prohibition on the sale of disposable cylinders of refrigerant
8. Should there be any restrictions on the import or sale of disposable cylinders of refrigerants?
9. Should the import and sale of small 1 pound/500gm 'DIY' cans be prohibited?
Emissions Bans
10. Should there be a ban on the emissions of SGGs?
Levy to pay for destruction of SGGs
11. Should the government be involved in establishing a fund to pay for destruction of SGG refrigerants?
12. If a levy system is established, should the government remain involved in the administration of the scheme?
13. Should the government be involved in promoting any industry trust of SGG collection scheme?
Product stewardship scheme
14. Should the New Zealand government require importers of finished products containing SGGs to contribute to a fund for destruction of the SGGs at the end of the product's life?
15. If introduced, should all products including aerosols and plastic foam be required to contribute to a fund, or should the levy be only on those where the gas can be recovered under current technologies (i.e refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment)?
16. Should importing companies be allowed to establish their own schemes, or should there only be one government-approved scheme?
Licences to import SGGs
17. Should the government require import permits for SGGs in bulk form?
18. Should it be a requirement of an import permit to report data on actual imports to the NZCCO?
19. Should the government charge a fee for an import permit? If so, how much?
Licences to import products containing SGGs
20. Should the government require import permits for all SGGs in finished products?
21. Should some types of products, such as plastic foams, not require import permits?
22. Should it be a requirement of an import permit to report data on the quantity of SGGs imported in the equipment to the NZCCO?
23. Should the government charge a fee for an import permit? If so, how much?
24. Are there other options, such as introduction of new statistical keys in the Tariff of New Zealand that could provide information collected on imports of finished products?
Manufacture and import prohibitions
25. Should New Zealand be prohibiting the import of any products that are made with or containing synthetic greenhouse gases?
a. If so, which products should be considered for bans?
Controls on SGGs in plastic foam manufacture
26. Should the use of SGGs to manufacture plastic foams be controlled?
a. If yes, what type of controls would be appropriate for the foam-manufacturing sector?
Possible legislative options to reduce SGG emissions
27. If New Zealand is going to introduce regulations to reduce emissions of SGGs, should it amend the Ozone Layer Protection Act, create a new Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Control Act, or use other existing regulation making powers?
